Strawberry Spinach Salad

Very easy to make. I especially love this when it's strawberry season. So flavorful. I like to make the dressing at least a couple hours before I need to use it.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD 

(serves 5)

Dressing Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons sesame seeds

*1 tablespoon poppy seeds

*1/4 cup white sugar

*1/2 cup olive oil

*1/4 cup white vinegar

*1/4 teaspoon paprika

*1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin for gluten free)

*1 tablespoon minced onion

(salad)

Salad Ingredients:

*1 (1o ounce bag) fresh spinach, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces.

*1 quart strawberries, cleaned, hulled & sliced

*1/4 cup almonds, blanched & slivered

Dressing Directions:

~In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.

~Chill for 1-2 hours before using.

Salad Directions:

~In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, and almonds.

~Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

~Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

**Just put about half of the dressing on the salad. Mix and see if you want more.

Variations:

`Substitute white vinegar with balsamic vinegar

`Add 1/4 cup blueberries

`Add feta cheese

`Add sunflower seeds

`Add mandarine oranges

`Add small amount of sliced red onion

`Add crumbled bacon